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1962 Map of Lester

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Lester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The settlement of Lester serves as a focal point in this high-country survey, situated along the Northern Pacific railroad line within the protected Green River Watershed (City of Tacoma). This area represents a critical intersection of water management, timber resources, and transportation at the meeting of King, Kittitas, Pierce, and Yakima counties. An airstrip and Gaging Station near the town center indicate its role in regional logistics and resource monitoring during the early 1960s.

Outdoor recreation and historical transit routes define the surrounding landscape, notably the Cascade Crest Trail and the Pioneer Trail winding through the Wenatchee National Forest. Significant topographical features such as Naches Pass, Kelly Butte, and Pyramid Peak overlook a network of alpine waters including Greenwater Lakes, Echo Lake, and the Little Naches River. Evidence of backcountry infrastructure appears through several shelters and the Huckleberry Forest Camp, marking the era's established trail systems.